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Agility device

Assignee: PRODUCTS OF TOMORROW INCPriority: Feb 27, 2008Filed: Feb 24, 2009Granted: Aug 9, 2011
Est. expiryFeb 27, 2028(~1.6 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:FERNANDEZ JUAN
A63B 69/0057A63B 22/18A63B 2208/0204A63B 2022/0033
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Claims

Abstract

The agility device is an article of manufacture comprising a base, a stabilized inflatable support disposed on the base, and a top platform positioned on the stabilized inflatable support. The device also has optional handles and expandable base supports for added stability. The device is primarily for use as an exercise device, but also has value as an agility training tool to help users improve their balance and agility, and to improve their reflexes. It is useful for exercise, physical therapy, and for entertainment.

Claims

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1. An article of manufacture, comprising:
 a base, 
 wherein the base has at least one handle disposed on the base; 
 the at least one handle having a top post and a bottom post and the top post and the bottom post are connected with a post swivel; 
 the at least one handle having an arcuate shape; 
 a stabilized inflatable semi-spherical support disposed on the base; 
 a top platform positioned on the stabilized inflatable support; and 
 wherein the top platform is attached to the stabilized inflatable support with a platform attachment. 
 
     
     
       2. The article of  claim 1 , wherein the stabilized inflatable support has a bottom and may be removed from the base. 
     
     
       3. The article of  claim 1 , wherein the stabilized inflatable support is integral with the base. 
     
     
       4. The article of  claim 1 , wherein the stabilized inflatable support is affixed to the base. 
     
     
       5. The article of  claim 1 , wherein the top platform is attached to the stabilized inflatable support. 
     
     
       6. The article of  claim 1 , wherein the base has at least two restraining straps, wherein each restraining strap has first and second ends, and the first end of each strap is attached to the base, and the second end of each strap is attached to the top platform. 
     
     
       7. The article of  claim 6 , wherein each restraining strap has tension band. 
     
     
       8. The article of  claim 1 , wherein the base has a cavity suitable for containing a pump. 
     
     
       9. The article of  claim 1 , further comprising a pump. 
     
     
       10. The article of  claim 1 , wherein the base has at two handles disposed on the base. 
     
     
       11. The article of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one handle may be removed from the base. 
     
     
       12. The article of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one handle may be folded around the base. 
     
     
       13. The article of  claim 1 , wherein the base has an expandable base support. 
     
     
       14. The article of  claim 1 , wherein the top platform removably connects with the base when the stabilized inflatable support is deflated. 
     
     
       15. The article of  claim 6 , wherein the base has four restraining straps. 
     
     
       16. The article of  claim 6 , wherein a tension band has first and second ends, and the first and second ends are attached to the top platform, and a adjustment strap having first and second ends, is attached to the base at the first end and the second end of the adjustment strap is attached to a mid point of the tension band. 
     
     
       17. The article of  claim 1 , wherein the top platform has an underside and the base has a top surface, and a bellow is disposed between the underside of the top platform and the top surface of the base. 
     
     
       18. An article of manufacture, comprising:
 a base having at least one handle disposed on the base, 
 the at least one handle having a top post and a bottom post and the top post and the bottom post are connected with a post swivel; 
 the at least one handle having an arcuate shape; 
 wherein the at least one handle may be folded around the base; 
 an inflatable support disposed on the base; 
 a top platform positioned on the inflatable support; and 
 wherein the top platform is attached to the stabilized inflatable support with a platform attachment. 
 
     
     
       19. An article of manufacture, comprising:
 a base, having an expandable base support, 
 an inflatable support disposed on the base; 
 at least one handle being disposed on the base, 
 the at least one handle comprising interlocking parts that can be twisted together to form a continuous handle; 
 the interlocking parts of the handle being twistable at different angles; 
 the interlocking parts of the handle having a male and female end; 
 the male end and the female end of the handle being joined to make one continuous handle; 
 a top platform positioned on the inflatable support; and 
 wherein the top platform is attached to the stabilized inflatable support with a platform attachment.

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